Ellen Patricia Pellegrini (Nichols) was born March 15, 1935, in Glen Cove, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY.  Ellen is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Pasquale Pellegrini.  Ellen was a devoted mother of Joseph (Marylyn), Robert (Donna), and Patricia Brown.  Loving Grandmother of Ellen Ann, Christina and Patrick.

Ellen is preceded in death by her parents Harry Nichols and Nellie Nichols (Sheehan).

Ellen loved the holidays and decorating she made each one special.  She made shopping into a sport.  Ellen could strike up a conversation with anyone, and you would think they were long-time friends.

Family will receive friends 1-3pm and 6-8pm Sunday, March 29th at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday, March 30th at St. Patrick Church, 235 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY.  Interment to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Brookville, NY.